Country Lead - RESIslands Initiative
Quick answer
The Economic Commission for Africa is hiring an in-office, Zanzibar-based Country Lead for the RESIslands initiative to coordinate climate resilience institutional capacity projects over a 6-month contract.
- Role
- Country Lead - RESIslands Initiative
- Organization
- Economic Commission for Africa
- Location
- Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-06-29
The role
The Economic Commission for Africa is seeking a Country Lead to manage the implementation of the RESIslands project in Zanzibar, Tanzania. This role serves as the primary in-country focal point, facilitating stakeholder engagement, supporting climate resilience institutional capacity, and ensuring alignment with national priorities. The consultant will coordinate national workshops, support data collection, and oversee progress reporting throughout the six-month assignment.
What you'll do
- Serve as the primary in-country focal point for all RESIslands project activities.
- Organize and convene national workshops, consultations, and training events.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement with government ministries and relevant national actors.
- Provide technical assistance for project deliverables and national risk diagnostics.
- Monitor project outputs and elaborate timely technical progress reports.
What it takes
- Advanced University Degree (Master’s) in Climate Science, Environmental Policy, Project Management, or related fields.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in climate resilience or project coordination.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is an advantage.
- Prior experience working with donor-funded climate projects and government entities is desirable.
- Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This position is based in Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, and requires the candidate to be a national or resident of the United Republic of Tanzania.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this consultancy position is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications for this position?
Candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in project coordination or climate resilience.
By when do I need to apply?
Interested candidates must submit their application by June 29th.
How to apply
Apply directly on Economic Commission for Africa's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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